Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Taunton. Classes run at Richard Huish College, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll study digital media production, creative content, and the skills employers look for across the media industry. This level 3 digital media qualification is awarded by OCR and covers both practical and technical aspects of working in digital media. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Richard Huish College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses. For individual course details please refer to our college website www.huish.ac.uk or email one of our Admissions Team on [email protected]
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in creating and editing digital media content
You'll learn how to plan and produce video, audio, and visual media projects
You'll explore digital photography, animation, and graphic design techniques
You'll understand how media is distributed and consumed across digital platforms
You'll build knowledge of copyright, legal, and ethical issues in media production
You'll use industry-standard software and tools for media creation
You'll work on briefs that reflect real production workflows
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical project work, and portfolio building. Assessment is mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll produce a portfolio of digital media work throughout the two years. Some units may include presentations or group projects. Full-time daytime attendance is required at Richard Huish College.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richard Huish College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: editing footage for online, broadcast, or corporate clients
Graphic designer: creating visual content for brands and campaigns
Social media content creator: producing digital content across platforms
Web designer: building and designing websites and digital experiences
Photographer: working in commercial, editorial, or event photography
Multimedia producer: managing digital projects from brief to delivery
Marketing assistant: supporting digital campaigns and content strategy
What you could study next
Degree in Digital Media, Film Production, or Graphic Design: a natural next step if you want to specialise further at university level. Many universities accept the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production: a two-year higher education route, often available at further education colleges.
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Marketing (CIM): useful if you want to move into digital marketing alongside your media skills.
